Carlos Ramos
Trumann
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional recognized for making strategic decisions that drive effective solutions. Dedicated crew leader committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Highly organized and reliable, adept at managing multiple priorities with a positive outlook, consistently embracing additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives. Eager to pursue further education and training opportunities to enhance skills and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AUT (Automatic Ultrasonic Testing) Operator
Tenaris
Blytheville, AR
06.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality steel pipe products efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs and prevent failures.
- Maintained accurate production records and documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Trained new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols to maintain team performance.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Switch Crew Department Lead/NDT Lvl 2
TrinityRail Maintenance Services
Jonesboro, AR
10.2020 - 04.2025
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work related injuries.
- Complied with OSHA regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Worked closely with Customer Service team to facilitate billing and shipping of railcars as well as acted as the onsite liaison between the railroad and the facility to help in the flow of railcars as well as remedy an issue that may arise with service, equipment, etc.
- Worked closely with Safety department to standardize operations and create/improve policy, procedure and training practices.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce workplace incidents and promote employee wellbeing.
- Collaborated with other crew leads and supervisors to share best practices, driving continuous improvement across teams.
- Delegated tasks according to individual strengths, optimizing overall team performance and output.
- Identified areas of improvement within the department, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Worked with and led several Continuous Improvement teams and projects.
- Learned and assisted with other job duties outside the scope of my position (Safety, Quality, Customer Service, etc.
- NDT certifications in VT, RVI, PT and UT through ASNT.
- Implemented inspection protocols that enhanced safety and quality assurance processes.
- Evaluated test results to identify structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted comprehensive non-destructive testing using visual, ultrasonic, and dye penetrant methods.
- Inspected welds, parent metal and parts to look for defects effecting service or structural integrity.
- Used AAR and company procedure guidelines to inspect and pass/fail tested parts and areas. Completed documentation paperwork is expeditious and satisfactory manner.
Equipment Operator
Ryder Logistics
Jonesboro, AR
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and completed inspections.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around the facility and organize according to need.
- Exceeded production demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Quickly learned to manage warehouse standards and remedy unacceptable storage practices.
- Picked and built specific truck orders in an efficient and timely manner.
- Quickly learned to manage truck orders and timely complete both loading, unloading and inventory counts.
Foreman/Lead Spray Technician/Roofer
Brazos Urethane
Texas City, TX
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Managed crews and projects on commercial/industrial roofing and insulation jobsites.
- Worked closely with customers as well as site management and safety to complete jobs in a safe and acceptable manner.
- Planned daily activities, managed project deadlines, created and completed daily crew safety talks.
- Worked closely with manufacturers and vendors to understand and correctly utilize materials and tools in order to meet or exceed warranty guidelines.
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for project completion.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for product application with exacting accuracy.
- Applied Spray Polyurethane Foam as well as acrylic, high solids silicone and plural component urethane and epoxy coatings to manufacturer specifications.
- SPFA certified Master Installer for Polyurethane Foam-Roofing.
- SPFA certified General Installer for Polyurethane Foam-Insulation.
Foreman/Lead Spray Technician/Roofer
Integrity Commercial Roofing Systems
Mountain Home, AR
09.2009 - 06.2016
- Managed crews and job sites to complete commercial and industrial roofing projects of various types.
- Worked closely with customers and site management/safety in order to complete projects that met or exceeded standards.
- Developed several processes and standards to improve quality or complete projects efficiently and to handle unforeseen issues.
- Learned to install several different roofing systems to meet or exceed manufacturers standards.
- Assigned tasks and monitored completion of work to full satisfaction of company standards and customer requirements.
- Set up and managed maintenance contracts with customers.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to diagnose malfunctions.
- Organized and delivered supplies and materials for each job.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Performed most maintenance and upkeep on equipment and tools.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Meticulously tracked parts and equipment used on each job site.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day to day usage.
Education
GED -
Pocahontas High School
Pocahontas, ARSkills
- Personnel management
- Quality assurance
- Staff coaching
- Equipment operations
- Crew safety meetings
- Building codes
- Project Management
- Creative solutions
- Tool Preparation
- Supply Management
- Job assignments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Project deadlines
- Standard operation procedure development
- Team management
- Training and mentoring
- OSHA training and familiarity
- Verbal and Written communication
- Job site evaluation
- Project planning
- Heavy Machinery operation
Certification
ASNT Level 2- VIsual
ASNT Level 2- UTT
ASNT Level 2- Dye Penetrant
In-house Visual Certification Expansion-Remote Visual (boroscope)
In-house Overhead crane certification
SPFA Polyurethane Spray Foam Master installer-Roofing
SPFA Polyurethane Spray Foam General installer-Insulation
Affiliations
- Keep Jonesboro Beautiful Commission Member.
- Affiliate of both Keep Arkansas Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful.
- Regularly work with and donate to NEA United Way.
Timeline
AUT (Automatic Ultrasonic Testing) Operator
Tenaris
06.2025 - Current
Switch Crew Department Lead/NDT Lvl 2
TrinityRail Maintenance Services
10.2020 - 04.2025
Equipment Operator
Ryder Logistics
10.2019 - 10.2020
Foreman/Lead Spray Technician/Roofer
Brazos Urethane
06.2016 - 10.2019
Foreman/Lead Spray Technician/Roofer
Integrity Commercial Roofing Systems
09.2009 - 06.2016
GED -
Pocahontas High School